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Bettles Lodge Winter Package
Rustic comfort experiencing Alaska's Arctic in winter under the Northern Lights.
Trip Features
- Alaska Native Cultures
- Alaskana : Alaska's Lifestyles
- Arctic Circle
- Historical Sites
- Northern Lights
- Winter Sports
- Winter Tours
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Tour Overview
Bettles Lodge is a remote and beautiful Alaska wilderness lodge, rustic in style yet modern in terms of its facility, built originally in 1948 and located 35 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Bettles Lodge is easily reached from Fairbanks and is proximate to the Brooks Mountain Range, Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve, Noatak National Preserve, and Kobuk Valley National Park. The lodge has been renovated to provide guests fully modern amenities and a base to explore Alaska’s Arctic. In the lodge common area, relax after a day of winter outdoor activities, converse with other guests about the day’s activities or visit the second floor game room, complete with a billiard table. At Bettles Lodge you will find a relaxing setting and access to the vast Alaska wilderness surrounding you!
What's Included
- 2, 3 or 4 nights lodging and all meals as listed at Bettles Lodge (Standard Rooms have a shared bathroom)
- Roundtrip airfare between Fairbanks and Bettles
- Village tour
- Use of Arctic Gear including snow shoes and cross country skis
- All taxes and fees
What's Not Included
Transfers in Fairbanks, optional excursions and gratuityTour Itinerary
The flight times to/from Bettles Lodge will be determined closer to departure and may be in the morning or afternoon. Pre and post nights in Fairbanks are necessary.
Day
1Fairbanks to Bettles
Today enjoy a scenic flight from Fairbanks, crossing the mighty Yukon River and the Arctic Circle, with possible views of the Brooks Range and Gates of the Arctic National Park. All meals are included at Bettles Lodge. This afternoon enjoy a brief tour of the Bettles area. After dinner, step outside and enjoy the Northern Lights or watch from the Aurora viewing cabin (weather permitting, aurora viewing is possible from September to late March). Overnight at Bettles Lodge.
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2Bettles
Day at leisure to explore your tranquil surroundings by snowshoe or cross-country ski (snow conditions permitting). You will also have time to participate in optional activities, such as taking an exhilarating ride on a snowmobile, flightseeing, or touring the Arctic by dog sled (additional cost). If needed, warm clothing is available at the lodge. Stay up tonight for another opportunity to see the Northern Lights dance across the dark sky. Overnight at Bettles Lodge.
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3Bettles to Fairbanks
Breakfast is your last included meal at the lodge. Return to Fairbanks by small plane. Tour concludes upon your arrival in Fairbanks.
Due to weather/snow conditions, most excursions will not be available from October to mid-November and from the middle/end of March to early April. These times are considered "off season" times. You may only experience the Northern Lights (weather permitting) while in Bettles and may not get the full experience.
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Standard Rooms (6 located in the historic lodge and 4 located in Aurora Lodge) share 4 central bathrooms in each lodge.
Jacuzzi Rooms are located in the Aurora Lodge. Rooms have private bathrooms and a Jacuzzi tub in the room.
NOTE: Due to weather/snow conditions, most excursions will not be available from October to mid-November and from the middle/end of March to early April. These times are considered "off season" times. You may only experience the Northern Lights (weather permitting) while in Bettles and may not get the full experience.
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